Key Takeaway

Badger Mining Hixton is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hixton, Jackson County, WI. It has 106 violations on record (17 S&S) and $196K in proposed penalties. Operated by Badger Mining Hixton, LLC.

Badger Mining Hixton

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Badger Mining Hixton, LLC

Controller: North Cliff Corporation

Location: Hixton, Jackson County, WI

Employees: 30

106
Violations
17
S&S Violations
24
Accidents
$196K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/30/2025 56.16006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/30/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/07/2024 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/07/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/06/2024 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/05/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/05/2024 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $679
11/13/2023 56.9100(a) S&S ModNegligence $376
05/08/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/08/2023 56.20003(b) S&S ModNegligence $167
05/08/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/03/2023 56.14105 S&S ModNegligence $1,246
01/04/2023 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/04/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/15/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/15/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/14/2022 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $155
06/14/2022 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/14/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/16/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/02/2025 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/31/2024 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/27/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 291d lost
04/16/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/22/2022 OTHER FATALITY Fatal
01/29/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/15/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
09/30/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 251d restricted
05/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 11d restricted
05/11/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/04/2026 02/10/2026 25.25 1
04/08/2025 04/09/2025 20.50 1
01/28/2025 01/30/2025 29.25 1
08/05/2024 08/08/2024 34.00 1
02/05/2024 02/07/2024 37.25 1
11/13/2023 11/16/2023 16.25 1
05/22/2023 05/22/2023 5.50 1
05/03/2023 05/09/2023 54.00 1
04/26/2023 04/26/2023 1.25 1
01/03/2023 01/05/2023 27.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703742
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees30
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.3813890, -91.0583330
Nearest TownHixton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Badger Mining Hixton have?

Badger Mining Hixton has 106 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $196K.

What type of mine is Badger Mining Hixton?

Badger Mining Hixton is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hixton, Jackson County, WI. It currently has 30 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Badger Mining Hixton?

According to MSHA records, Badger Mining Hixton has 24 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Badger Mining Hixton?

Badger Mining Hixton is operated by Badger Mining Hixton, LLC and controlled by North Cliff Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4703742.